Which of the following air pollutants is not toxic to vegetation i.e., doesn't cause vegetation damage? (A) Smog & ozone (B) Hydrogen fluoride & nitrogen oxides (C) Sulphur dioxide & spray of weed killers (D) Carbon monoxide

Which of the following air pollutants is not toxic to vegetation i.e.,
doesn't cause vegetation damage?
(A) Smog & ozone
(B) Hydrogen fluoride & nitrogen oxides
(C) Sulphur dioxide & spray of weed killers
(D) Carbon monoxide
by

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Answer :

(D) Carbon monoxide
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